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Week 5 Waiver Wire: Box Score Stats Predictions for Top Fantasy Pickups and Sleepers | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 22: Trey Sermon #27 of the Indianapolis Colts passes the ball during the game against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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The Indianapolis Colts ended the Pittsburgh Steelers' four-game unbeaten streak on Sunday while being without Jonathan Taylor in the backfield after the superstar running back suffered an ankle injury.

With Taylor's status for the Week 5 showdown in Jacksonville uncertain, Sermon will likely get the nod.

The Jaguars rank 26th in the league against opposing running backs, scoring over 27 points per game on 87 carries, 325 yards and three touchdowns in four games. They also allowed 24 receptions, 229 yards and two touchdowns through the air.

Sermon isn't going to blow anyone away with his stats, but given that he's the lead running back behind Joe Flacco or Anthony Richardson in Week 5, the volume should be there and the Jags will most likely give him plenty of opportunities for a breakout fantasy game.

Start him this week, but don't get too comfortable with him in your lineup, especially if Taylor returns at some point.

Projected stats: 20 carries, 95 yards, TD, 3 rec, 20 yards